Exhibition
Open your eyes to the changing role of folk art as it influences Southern culture through a collection of 500 artifacts ranging from pottery to musical instruments.
We’ve moved things inside, but our Juneteenth celebration on Sunday, June 15, is still on! Please note if you’re planning a visit to the museum, capacity inside the Goizueta Children’s Experience will be limited.
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Exhibition
Open your eyes to the changing role of folk art as it influences Southern culture through a collection of 500 artifacts ranging from pottery to musical instruments.
Story
David Drake was born enslaved circa 1801 on a plantation in South Carolina. Some scholars believe that Drake created more than 40,000 pots in his lifetime.